{"id":49813,"date":"2023-06-18T09:51:39","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T16:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=49813"},"modified":"2023-06-18T09:51:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T16:51:39","slug":"job-wetland-ecologist-gis-analyst-university-of-montana-missoula-mt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-wetland-ecologist-gis-analyst-university-of-montana-missoula-mt\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Wetland Ecologist\/GIS Analyst, University of Montana (Missoula,\u00a0MT)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Permanent<br \/><strong>Salary Details:<\/strong> $47,000 &#8211; $55,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.<br \/><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Jun 25, 2023<\/p>\n<p>The University of Montana invites applications for a Wetland Ecologist\/GIS Analyst in the O\u2019Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West. Most work will be performed in-office, with intermittent opportunities for field work.<\/p>\n<p>This position requires a well-developed GIS and geodatabase skills as well as a background in wetland ecology or a related field. This position is supervised by the Associate Director or a Project Manager, and reports to the Wetland Mapping Project Manager when developing geospatial datasets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key duties and responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and manage geospatial datasets that document and model species, habitats, landscapes, and impacts, notably wetland and riparian habitats.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct data quality control; prepare datasets for submission to partners; and assist in the training and supervision of staff and student photo interpreters.<\/li>\n<li>Occasionally perform field work to verify mapping.<\/li>\n<li>Keep current on emerging GIS technologies and assess their applicability to OCRMW and partner needs.<\/li>\n<li>Act as a mentor and first-line supervisor for new wetland mappers during their first four months of employment.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the hiring and training of new staff, communication and coordination with agency project partners, reviewing research sites, equipment management and purchasing, and approval\/submission of employee timesheets\/travel forms.<\/li>\n<li>Identify time and effort necessary to complete proposed tasks, and ensure that work is completed on time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have working knowledge, skills, and experience in the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience using ESRI&#8217;s mobile field applications, such as Field Maps and Survey123.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the Cowardin Classification System<\/li>\n<li>Experience photo interpreting wetlands using aerial imagery.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of National Wetland Inventory standards.<\/li>\n<li>Project management experience.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with Microsoft Teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action\/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.umt.edu\/president\/strategicinitiatives\/priorities-for-action.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">priorities for action<\/a>: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of \u201cmission first, people always&#8221;; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.umt.edu\/hrs\/Personnel%20Resources\/Benefits\/default.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits package<\/a>\u00a0including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program. This position is funded by grants and contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Salary for this position is $47,000 &#8211; $55,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in wetland science, ecology, natural resources, geography, or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in wetland mapping using aerial imagery and heads-up digitizing methods using ESRI ArcPro software and tools.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to apply the wetland classification using the Cowardin Classification System to polygons, in accordance with National Wetland Inventory standards.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to perform mapping analysis, interpretation, data edits and quality control following project protocols.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage time independently and meet deadlines in a production-oriented environment.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse group of people, including scientists, agency personnel, program managers and students.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate careful attention to detail, and strong written and organizational skills to complete lengthy data forms.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to function productively as a member or leader of a project or work team.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work with others to resolve complex issues and experiment to find creative solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s license, safe driving record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Physical Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to occasionally hike up to two (2) miles per day on uneven ground in wetlands and riparian areas, which requires mobility and physical demands.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness and ability to maintain a positive attitude in field conditions that include exposure to inclement weather, hot or cold weather, mosquitos, wildlife, etc., all while maintaining a strong commitment to team safety, which requires mobility and physical demands.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to camp occasionally, which requires mobility and physical demands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Master\u2019s Degree in a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Field experience characterizing wetland and riparian ecosystems including describing hydrology, vegetation, soils and geomorphological characteristics. Preferred experience with wetlands in the western United States.<\/li>\n<li>Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of ESRI software, Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Earth.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in interpretation of aerial and infrared imagery and general knowledge of remote sensing.<\/li>\n<li>Effective oral and written communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail; initiative and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership experience.<\/li>\n<li>Experience following established protocols.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__title\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>HOW TO APPLY<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Priority Application Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.<\/p>\n<p>Please submit the following application materials** via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umjobs.silkroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UM Jobs portal<\/a>\u00a0and by clicking &#8220;New Resume\/CV&#8221;\u00a0button.\u00a0 Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Letter of Interest \u2013\u00a0addressing the stated required skills for the position<\/li>\n<li>Detailed resume- listing education and describing work experience<\/li>\n<li>Three (3) professional references- Names and contact information<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts \u2013 Unofficial transcripts accepted, official transcripts due upon hire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9909,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4790,4,341,429,283,277,901,5541,431,38,759,1182,5011,33,3074,437,2056,2598,792,793,281,452,1339,13,756,5540,2600,1060,9,405,5069,838,5542],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49813"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9909"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49813"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49814,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49813\/revisions\/49814"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}